Marina Shirakawa | Nopperabō | Onna Yokai | Mixed Media color painting | 1986

Size : 26 x 36,5 cm Mixed Media Good condition The Faceless Figure (Nopperabō): The central woman in the green kimono is a Nopperabō (野箆坊). These spirits appear completely human from behind or a distance, but when they turn around, they wipe their hands across their faces to reveal a smooth, featureless blank void. Their primary motive is simply to terrify unsuspecting travelers The Burning Paper Lantern on the ground is a direct nod to the Chōchin-obake (paper lantern ghost). In folklore, old household items that reach 100 years old acquire a soul and become lively spirits called tsukumogami Please read Marina's bio for more information